Dylan Larkin vs Nick Schmaltz

2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Dylan Larkin holds a +6.2% FO% edge overall. Look for Larkin on defensive-zone draws (75% H2H, 4 meetings).

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Larkin 52.2% vs Schmaltz 46.6% (+6.2%)
H2H factor Larkin leads 8-6 in 14 meetings
Offensive zone Schmaltz 55.7%
Defensive zone Larkin 81.2%
Neutral zone Larkin 68.3%
Result Dylan Larkin favored at 63.4%
63.4%
36.6%
Larkin Schmaltz
Head-to-Head Record
8 - 6 (14 meetings)
8
6
Larkin Schmaltz
Last 10: Larkin 5-5 Schmaltz

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Schmaltz
2
3
Larkin Schmaltz
5 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Larkin
3
1
Larkin Schmaltz
4 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Larkin
3
2
Larkin Schmaltz
5 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Larkin
Schmaltz
Edge
Even Strength
51.1% (915)
45.9% (697)
+5.2%
Power Play
59.4% (261)
47.9% (117)
+11.5%
Penalty Kill
48.2% (168)
48.0% (25)
+0.2%
On power play, Larkin has a +11.5% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Schmaltz shoots right. Larkin is 50.9% vs right-shot opponents (479).
Larkin shoots left. Schmaltz is 41.8% vs left-shot opponents (593).
Home / Away
Larkin
Schmaltz
Home
51.7% (686)
44.9% (434)
Away
53.0% (658)
47.7% (405)
By Period
Larkin
Schmaltz
P1
52.5%
41.5%
P2
52.7%
46.7%
P3
51.4%
51.1%
OT
61.3%
0.0%
Final 5 min
55.7%
40.5%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Larkin
48.0%
50.5%
52.4%
Schmaltz
42.0%
46.0%
46.2%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Feb 4, 2026 3 08:29 Defensive Dylan Larkin
Feb 4, 2026 2 11:29 Neutral Nick Schmaltz
Feb 4, 2026 2 08:07 Defensive Dylan Larkin
Feb 4, 2026 2 07:56 Defensive Nick Schmaltz
Feb 4, 2026 2 02:33 Offensive Nick Schmaltz
Feb 4, 2026 2 00:00 Neutral Dylan Larkin
Feb 4, 2026 1 14:12 Offensive Dylan Larkin
Feb 4, 2026 1 03:25 Neutral Nick Schmaltz
Feb 4, 2026 1 00:00 Neutral Dylan Larkin
Dec 17, 2025 2 19:15 Offensive Nick Schmaltz
Dec 17, 2025 2 14:17 Neutral Dylan Larkin
Dec 17, 2025 2 09:14 Offensive Nick Schmaltz
Dec 17, 2025 2 06:35 Defensive Dylan Larkin
Dec 17, 2025 1 11:52 Offensive Dylan Larkin